Hilton Head Island Guided Water Tour by Creek Cat Boat
Overview
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2 hours
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Cruise around Hilton Head Island on a 2-hour, guided Creek Cat adventure. There's no better way to see amazing sights and have a more incredible adventure than on these powerful little boats.
A professional guide will lead the way while you drive your own Creek Cat. Powered by a 30HP motor, these boats cruise fast like go karts on the water! Along the way, the guide will detail the local history & ecosystem, navigate toward iconic Hilton Head sights like the Harbourtown lighthouse, and show you wildlife whenever possible (such as different bird species or the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin).
This tour is designed to be fun & informative. Each boat fits 2 people maximum.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be 21 years old with VALID driver license to drive
Minimum of 5 years old + to be a passenger
Maximum weight is 250lbs per passenger
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
No Alcohol or Drugs are permitted prior or during the activity
What To Expect
Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum
A professional guide will lead the way while you operate your own Creek Cat and cover over 25 miles around Hilton Head, the Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie, and more.
Daufuskie Island
Along the way, you'll see Daufuskie Island, which is beloved by many for its rustic and old world charm. Only accessible by boat, many people like to visit Daufuskie Island for the day for a bite to eat or to explore by golf cart.
Options
Creek Cat Tour
Cover 25 miles around Hilton Head, the Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie and more on our Creek Cat boats. Navigate the back creeks where dolphin play!
Sunset Creek Cat Tour
Cover 25 miles around Hilton Head, the Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie and more on our Creek Cat boats. Navigate the back creeks where dolphin play!
What‘s Included
See wildlife such as egrets, eagles, ospreys, and otters along the way
2-Hour Guided Hilton Head Island Creek Cat Eco Tour
Complimentary Bottled Water
Professional Guide
Visit Harbour Town, Daufuskie Island, and more
Hotel pickup/dropoff
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
472 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great couple of hours on the local waters
Douglas N,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was great (friendly and very knowledgeable). Boats were nice, easy to drive and plenty fast enough. Saw many dolphins and covered a good part of the local Hilton Head area.
Fun!
AnneMarie O,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was well worth it! It was a lot of fun to drive the creek cat and see the nature of Hilton Head Island during one activity. My twenty year old boys and I had a blast! Our guides Braden/Brandon (?) were knowledgeable and professional , Great time !
Must do family activity in Hilton Head
Amy F,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guides, Brian and Gavin were fantastic! They thoroughly explained how to drive the Creek Cat boats and the tour itinerary. Our family enjoyed taking in the beautiful sights around Hilton Head Island and seeing Dolphins and other wildlife up close. Highly recommend this tour!
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Diana A,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My sister and I absolutely loved this tour! I was the driver, and although I’ve driven a boat before, this was a totally new kind of fun. The Creek Cats are fast, easy to handle, and such a blast to zip around in. The crew was fantastic—super friendly, safety‑focused, and full of great stories and history about the area. They made us feel completely comfortable the entire time. We covered a lot of ground (and water!), passing Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie Island, and even the famous Harbour Town Golf Links. The views were beautiful, and the whole experience felt like the perfect mix of adventure and sightseeing. We honestly wanted to go again right after, but we’ll save that for next time. Highly recommend this tour if you want something exciting, memorable, and a little different from the usual boat ride.
Excellent time on the...
Sara N,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent time on the water!!! My 12 year old had a blast! We would definitely do this excursion again!
Cat boats are sooooo much fun!!
shellyt2018,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow!! This was a TOTAL blast. We are 60 years old and unfortunately I cant ride roller coasters anymore. But man oh man, this sure came close to that feeling. We glided across the water (full throttle now and then) and just laughed and laughed. The water was choppy and the cat boat was super comfy .I cant tell you how much fun we had. We seen dolphins, birds, and various wild life too The guides, Kaiden and Michael were also wonderful. One lead out group and the other tailed behind making sure everyone was safe. They provided history about the island (Past and present) in such a light hearted way. They are top notch. I highly recommend this trip! It was the highlight of ours. :)
FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE
Kimberly G,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and had a super great experience on the Creek Cat! We were excited to do this and the guides were absolutely amazing! VERY knowledgeable, practiced safety protocol and had fantastic personalities! We zipped across the water feeling free! Saw 2 dolphins (bonus) and learned a lot of history. THANK you Kaiden, Jack Black and Greg!! You guys are great!!!
One of the best excursions we’ve had!
Heather S,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gavin, Brendan and Jack were amazing. We had an awesome tour! We saw dolphins, birds, and even and alligator which they said was very rare. They made us feel so comfortable and their main focus was that we enjoy ourselves! We basically had a private tour and they didn’t cut any corners, they gave us their full attention and made it a great experience. I’d highly recommend!
CraigCat Adventure
Jackie R,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time in a craigcat for all of us and we had a blast while being somewhat out of my and my friend’s comfort zone. Max and Brian made the experience so much fun and safe while cruising in the open water to giving us some history behind Hilton Head Island and surrounding area. We stopped to watch the dolphins and learn about them and the bull sharks in the area. It was truly an exciting experience and our tour guides made it that much more fun! Thanks much, you guys were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable!!
Cat creek tour
Herma H,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guides. Fun to see surrounding Hilton head by water. Saw a dolphin.
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